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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Career Cluster

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Focuses on the movement of people, materials, and goods. In this field, you will plan and manage transportation systems involving road, pipeline, air, rail, and water. This field includes careers in logistics services and maintenance.

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At a glance

Recommended education
Recommended education
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Vocational training or associate degree
Projected growth
Projected growth

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These numbers represent the latest 10-year projection period (2018-2028). Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Expected pay range

Expected pay range

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Monthly cost of living

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Monthly income (before taxes)
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Housing (33%)
Housing
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Transportation (17%)
Transportation
This represents the average percentage of monthly income spent on car payments, auto insurance, public transportation, and ride shares, Data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Food (13%)
Food
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Savings and retirement (12%)
Savings and retirement
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Education and loans (10%)
Education and loans
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Healthcare and wellness (8%)
Healthcare and wellness
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Entertainment (5%)
Entertainment
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Other expenses (2%)
Other expenses
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About automotive service technicians and mechanics

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What they do

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Other titles

Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Automotive Technician (Auto Tech), Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech), Heavy Line Technician (Heavy Line Tech), Lube Tech (Lubrication Technician), Mechanic, Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

Skills they need

  • Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Licenses and Certifications they may hold

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Certifications

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